Thursday, June 25, 2015

Most of us are over-enthusiastic about the idea of weddings; all
the more if it's a destination wedding. Planning starts months before
the the day. From choosing the right gifts to deciding the attire for
the wedding can be tricky. And that one question which everyone has on
their minds―What do I wear? Should I choose bold colors or subtle ones?
Maxidress or short dress? Tiara or no tiara? Formal or semi-formal?
Phew! So many choices to make. Something that flatters you, plus
something that doesn't make you look like you've tried too much.

Every
wedding has some uninvited guests, some who hog on food, some who dress
wacky! You definitely don't wanna be "that" person with everyone being
staring at you. As far as wedding norms are concerned, your attire
should not clash with the bride or the groom. It's a special day for
them, and they deserve to look special. Unless, the wedding calls for an
informal theme, do not dress up casual. Do not wear tacky clothes.
There are certain colors that are not to be worn. Well, we have a big DO
NOT list. Let's AVOID these at all costs.

All Whites or All Blacks

women in all-white and all-black dress

Perhaps, you don't wanna be the-girl-who-wore-white or
the-girl-who-wore-all-black in so and so's wedding. 'Cause the etiquette
book for weddings clearly has a mention about it. White is meant for
the bride and the bridal party. No beige, no ivory, no off-whites. And
no excuses will be accepted if you turn up to a wedding dressing all
white! Black is associated with deaths and bad omen. I know, black makes
you look slim and sexy, but you don't wanna be the person to be blamed
for any mishaps in the wedding. So spare it for a day.

Makeup and Accessory Overdose!

You sure are attending the Lakme Fashion Week! I mean, walking in
with all those dozens of makeup and accessories shows you're trying too
hard. You will gain attention, but I'm sorry about it being negative. As
far as weddings are concerned, keep it formal and elegant, unless it's
mentioned in your invite.

Tiara Trend

Tiara trend has long gone. Attention-seekers is what they'll call
you. Crowns, ornamental headbands, anything that resembles a tiara will
be considered disrespectful to the bride. It's her day! Let her shine!
Save your special day tiara for theme parties and proms.

Skimpy Outfits ✗

skimpy outfits

No low-cuts. No
see-through dresses. No exposing bra-straps. Act like grown-ups and shun
revealing too much. I agree, weddings come with a great chance of
meeting people, but there isn't really a need for your assets to bulge
out. There isn't anything wrong in flaunting a leg or styling in
different dress cuts―off-shoulders, one-shoulder, strapless, laced
stuff, but do keep a check on the line between decency and vulgarity.

✗ Office Overdo ✗office overdo

You
probably took 'formal' too seriously. You don't need to turn up from
office. You can go in for pastel skirt-jacket combos, but drop these
overly-business outfits for today. Two people have decided to stay
together and share their joy with you, by inviting you. Don't show your
disinterest toward attending the wedding by carrying the professional
look.

✗ Goths ✗

goths

You are obsessed with black
and dark stuff. Styling Gothic is no harm, until and unless it's an
elegant Gothic wedding. Other than that, wear pastels, lessen that kohl,
try adding colors to the couples' life with your little deed of
dressing color.

✗ Shimmer ✗sparkles and glitters

Okay,
I get it, that you've outlandish choices, but making one such choice on
this day can be embarrassing. Do not try to upstage the bride by
dressing up in garish outfits and glittery stuff.

✗ Wild Prints ✗concert outfits

Weddings
are classy, club-wear isn't! You always get to see some people dressed
up like they have come for a JLo concert! Wild prints are exotic, but
just not meant for wedding ceremonies. So, no snakeskins, no leopard
prints. If you're too fond of animal prints, you can go in for an
accessory―handbag, a statement clutch, or footwear, in contrast to your
outfit.

For Men

✗ Denim Disaster ✗denim outfits

Denims?
No. Skinny jeans? Nope. Colored jeans? Well, that's a bachelor's party
dress code. No matter how dressy the jeans are, they are just not
acceptable. If you want that cool, casual guy look, go in for khakis or
skip the tie on your suit.

✗ Shorts, T-shirts, Flip Flops! ✗t-shirts and shorts

I
know, you wanna flaunt that 'desirable physique' of yours. But don't
choose weddings to do that. Shorts, t-shirts, boxers―a big No! Do you
wanna know about tracksuits? Well, all we have to say is, dress your
age! Save them for your vacations and workouts. Dress formal, and by
formal we mean formal.

✗ Funky Accessories ✗chain wallets, braceletsWe
are not going to a rock concert. Definitely not a punk party. So, drop
those metallic bracelets and funky chains or chain wallets for a day.
Weather leather belts, statement watches, and a real pair of shoes! Let
the gentleman come out.